Absolutely love the film breakdown and explaining what makes players elite. We're missing this kind of detailed content on youtube, would love to see more!
Absolutely agree! Too many other channels are consumed with quantity (putting up short/daily videos just to earn clicks/money) and could careless about quality -- I've started unsubscribing to many of them.
This is the stuff I teach kids about. Most of my players watch McDavid on youtube and see his flash and highlight goals but what they are not catching is his sense for the game and overall awareness. You said it perfectly regarding his play without the puck. Gretzky said the same thing, his success came when he didn't have the puck. Open ice and positioning is so important and the ability to read the play is a lost art.
tell them to study JAGR = The best players ever : Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr. Nobody will touch this top 3. The current in modern times are close but will at best round-out the top 5 People who doubt Jagr should know he suffered losses of seasons to ALL lockouts of his era, and lost eyars in the KHL
I don't think it's a lost art at all. the modern NHL runs on getting to the right areas at precisely the right time without the puck. I think you're just thinking too much about the kids you teach and not considering that they aren't NHL-level talents.
also art ross doesn't care for scoring creeping up. mcdavid's 5 vs sid's 2 should tell you which one is more impressive. mcdavid clearly stood out more in their respective eras
I saw all of Gretzky and Mario’s careers being 51. Mario was the biggest talent ever with best body for dominating. He was injured almost all the time. Still dominating every single game.
A HUGE part of "hockey" is being able to survive the physicality of it. It's integral to the game itself. So, you have to, HAVE to, consider this in deciding who was THE GREATEST player(s). Thus, Mario is down that list.
@@davideaston6944 I'd have to disagree, Mario played after Cancer. Sid after BAD concussions that would have ended a lesser's career. Modern hockey is far less brutal than prior iterations. This was done to allow talent to take the stage and push old school hockey out. Imagine if Modern hockey was implemented in the 70's. How much more Sid or Mario or Gretz could have accomplished; how many more points could have been scored.
@@TheWarawaj "I'd have to disagree, Mario played after Cancer. Sid after BAD concussions that would have ended a lesser's career. " Sorry, I don't see this as any "counter-point" to what I said, and therefore, what exactly are you disagreeing with? There are certainly 'outliers' (as there are to ANY circumstance) to the idea that anyone not successfully playing through the physicality of hockey is therefore "not great": a freaking accident (or intentional 'accident', in many cases) like the shortening of Paul Kariya's career, for example, simply falls outside the average understanding and perspective of 'qualitative consideration'. Eric Lindros, as well. (Cancer? That isn't even in the equation regarding the effect of physicality on a player due to the nature of the game... ?? Completely lost as to why you'd bring that even up!). So, again, everyone, generally, is playing in the same game, on the same sheet of ice, against opponents in the same era, and suggesting comparing players playing in different eras is totally misleading and ingenuous as to the nature of qualitative consideration per era. Esposito scored 76 goals in the ERA he played in, while no one else did. Who cares what "the game" was, or what the "physical fitness of the player" was, etc. Espo is one of the greatest to ever play the game, BY COMPARISON to his peers, at WHATEVER the 'state of the game' was at that time; whatever the 'fitness / skill' level of the players was at that time. It is ALWAYS relative. But anyway, there are several reasons your propositions don't hold any weight; but I still don't even see what your premise was, to "counter" my conclusions. Cheers!
Really impressive to see him only step on the gas more as 1, he gets older and 2, players around him are getting better. Not a easy task leading a Canadian team while also being one of the best in the game.
Thank you for creating such thorough content. I really enjoy the breakdowns that you do. A suggestion, for a future video, that I'd really like to see, would be how goaltending has changed, past to present. From the stand-up, pad stacking goalies, to the butterfly, the pro-fly, and modern pro-fly hybrids.
Incredible breakdown! I am the regular hockey fan that enjoys the highlights but when you break down the science like this it is so intresting! New sub!
These are solid breakdowns within his game. Quite interesting where this info could be new to some people. If only mcdavid was better defensively then it'd be even more interesting but his offensive skills surely are off the charts
1/82 games and sheep like you think you're original, they lost so pretty bad games last year too and broke records in points. vegas had some blowouts last year and won the cup ffs. Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt
What makes mcdavid so much better than the rest is the fact that the guy never looks at the puck NEVER ..not shooting, not passing, not taking the puck. It's brilliant
The training, goalie positioning, and equipment now are so different from the era when Gretzky and Lemieux played. I can't imagine what McDavid would have done against goalies that don't play in the butterfly (3 gpg?).
The part about McDavid fooling defenders with his eyes and feet is a bit of a stretch. Hockey players are taught at a young age to fool players by looking somewhere where they are not going to pass the puck. Every player in the NHL does this, Hell, anyone hockey player who has played some level of hockey does this. In 2 on 1 situations, Defenders are taught to ALWAYS take the pass option away and let the goalie have a clean chance at stopping the puck. That's why in all of these replays where your claiming he's "fooling defenders with his eyes and feet". The Defender is trying to take the passing lane away and letting a shooting lane open up so the goalie has a better chance at stopping the puck. He's making textbook hockey decisions that all players are taught, he's the best player in the world after all.
Crosby was number 2 and 3 for 16 years too. But dropped some in years 17 to 19. offense is the highest its been since Gretzky and Mario's time, so things should stay hot for awhile for him and Austin.
Averaging 1.5 points per game. Before Leumeux an Gretzky it was also unheard-of. Leumeux at first retirement an when he went into the hall of fame was quite a bit higher. Over 2 pts per game. He was still great after his return but pts per game went down enough to drop below Gretzky.
His speed is what truly separates him from his peers (pardon the pun). The other elite players can do what he does on a skill based level, but they don't have his speed which is the what pushes him clearly ahead regarding offensive talent.
Mcdavids issues: 1- he’s still young, let’s see if he can stay healthy and productive 2- he’s not single, women can ruin pro athletes. 3 - he plays for the oilers, RIP buddy
Ovi is amazing to watch because he is so good at his thing, but, like this vid said, McDavid is the complete package. The moment after McD has beaten the defender, and he is attacking the net, THAT is where McD is truly a freak. He can execute at such high speed, like nobody else can. That chip shot and phone booth tactical stick work with a defender chopping him at top speed is insanity. Sometimes he even changes direction a 3rd or 4th time after the goalie has already changed out of his jock and gone home. McDavid finishes. I have seen a lot of great players that just don't finish like he does. It's those impossible plays he actually executes that increases his aura, which draws me in that much closer when he's entering the zone. EK65 had a crazy long leash on San Jose last season, which was fun to watch, but nobody consistently subverts expectations like McDavid. I watch McDavid, thinking, "This guy could maybe score here..." when no other player would in that situation, which is why he is so great and I'm glad we have him in the league.
I honestly don't think it's a debate that he's the most skilled player ever. Even Gretzky has said that. As an oilers fan I hope he gets the cup with us that he and draisatl deserve The teams come a long way, I'm proud of the guys and it would be amazing if we were the ones to bring the cup back to Canada 🍁🤞
Another well done video! Man, HP, you are bringing it and providing amazing content! Thank you! One thing I really enjoy is you don't feel the need to beg for likes/subs at the beginning of your videos, but instead let your quality product earn you the honest dedicated fan base. On to Connor, one thing I wonder about is like many GOATs in other sports who started off putting up huge personal numbers, but realized they need to tweak their game to make the team better and thus increase their chances at championships(like Jordan focusing on defense/assists and not just his scoring). I wonder if it applies to hockey? Scoring is so much more important in hockey, hard to argue that McDavid should try and score less. But I do think he needs to start winning Cups to continue to be talked about with NHL royalty. I also wonder if health, specifically his knees, will be more likely to have problems as he gets older because of his tremendous speed and his body type? Even from watching your clips, he puts a ton of torque on his legs/joints. I just want to see this rare talent reach his full potential. The game really needs elite stars to help the game garner interest from more casual fans.
There is one way that you can technically beat McDavid- by keeping him pinned in the defensive zone. If McDavid had elite defenseman to back him up, he might be on pace with Gretzky & Lemieux. (Edit: he IS on pace with gretzky & Lemieux)
@@BOG0690 that’s what a lot of casual hockey fans misunderstand. Good defenseman aren’t just about defense. Responsible puck management & quick transitions by D is the backbone to any good offense.
@@abrahamben-dayan9843 Whoever Nurse pairs up with, that other defenseman needs to recognize that Nurse will most likely jump up in the fray and leave that defenseman to cover the back end - both positions - all by himself. Teams that can see this exploit it with a fast break and a long pass. Edmonton's goaltenders aren't meant to be constantly dealing with odd man rushes
Hard to compare point per game different players from different teams, even worse if it is different era. Point per game depend so much about how good are your teammates and also about the game style of your team, if defense if priority this could change a lot results.
His numbers might not say so yet but McDavid is hands down the best player to play the game. I grew up watching Gretzky, he was great but it wasn't the same game back then. Head to head in their prime, Gretzky Vs McDavid, McDavid wins hands down. Bedard will be good but McDavid's speed and size make him amazing.
McDavid represents everything that makes hockey so fun and thrilling to watch. Quick, clever, unpredictable, and overall just so much raw talent. Being able to tell people “I saw McDavid play in person” is basically the same as saying “I got a copy of the Bible signed by Jesus himself”
5:06 "and then throwing it up high or banking it off their head." Made me laugh so hard with the purely dry, analytical tone. But great analysis video.
Curious to see if he's still this dominant when he's in his 30s and starts to slow-down OR the next generation comes-in having watched him skate and learned how to copy it. Crosby is still an elite player even though he's at the back-end of his career, same with Ovie. So far, I don't see any reason he won't.
I think longevity is actually going to help McDavid catch some of gretzky’s numbers. With the level that physical training and nutrition is at now, I think McDavid’s peak will last longer. If he’s lucky and can avoid any debilitating injuries, he should be able to get pretty darn close to 2000 points
I’m definitely not disagreeing with the McD analogy. I’m a HUGE McD fan! However…McD is in his prime. All of the other legends played with serious injuries or their numbers declined with age. Crosby missed almost 200 games in what should have been his absolute prime and were also seasons where he was on the same numbers pace as McD. We’ll see where McD is after about 1000 games and later. Until then…McD I believe is unbelievable to watch.
All McDavid needs to do to truly achieve G.O.A.T status is for the Oilers to win the Conference final and go on to win the Cup. The early projections is a potential Oilers vs Leafs final which will never happen, but it would be wild to see.
Makes me wonder how a stand up goalie would do today. Narrower stance, using their stick and skates more to make saves and moving with the puck instead of always dropping down
The key detail you're missing that after his first eight years with the Oilers Gretzky's PPG was 2.45. That's a point per game difference with McDavid. The career average presented here for Gretzky includes his past prime years which of course brought down his average. The same goes for Lemieux. As great as McDavid is and obviously much better than his contemporaries he is no where near the Gretzky, Lemiuex category. He'd need to go on a run of five more seasons like he just had to even be considered in the conversation.
Agreed. Mcdavid is great no doubt. Maybe the best ever outside of Lemieux and Gretzky. But those 2 put up insane numbers and did it for basically their entire careers. I don't think anyone will ever be in their class.
Good Vid, although hard to watch with over explaining and examining basic moves to be something spectacular and well thought through. Players just do these moves without thinking, it’s basics of hockey
McDavid is the best athlete on the planet right now. Take someone to a live game seated at center ice and elevated for full view and it won't take long for that person to immediately realize what they are witnessing. That person will soon ask...who is that guy? Knowing when asking that question the answer already...he is the best. Overall movement, vision, skill and execution is one of a kind.
Absolutely love the film breakdown and explaining what makes players elite. We're missing this kind of detailed content on youtube, would love to see more!
Absolutely agree! Too many other channels are consumed with quantity (putting up short/daily videos just to earn clicks/money) and could careless about quality -- I've started unsubscribing to many of them.
That was one of the best McDavid breakdowns I’ve seen on this platform, great vid
I'd go so far as to say ANY platform!
It truly highlights just how good he is! So much variation in his shots, it makes him so unpredictable.
Mcdavids puck handling skill while remaining always head up, and skating, and skating faster and better than anyone else. Absolute unreal.
They lost to the Canucks twice 😀😃😄😁😆😅😂
Too bad his Cup handling skills are terrible 😂😂😂
10 years from now all the “how the oilers wasted mcdavid” videos are gonna be equally sad and gold
Wasting Mcdavid is next to impossible but if someone is can do it, it's Oilers
Absolutely. To finish a season with McD and Draisaitl top 1 and 2 scorers, and yet barely make the playoffs... Jesus.
jeez yeah I hope not
nope he'll get several cups starting this year
LOL
This is the stuff I teach kids about. Most of my players watch McDavid on youtube and see his flash and highlight goals but what they are not catching is his sense for the game and overall awareness. You said it perfectly regarding his play without the puck. Gretzky said the same thing, his success came when he didn't have the puck. Open ice and positioning is so important and the ability to read the play is a lost art.
Love hearing that!
tell them to study JAGR = The best players ever : Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr.
Nobody will touch this top 3. The current in modern times are close but will at best round-out the top 5
People who doubt Jagr should know he suffered losses of seasons to ALL lockouts of his era, and lost eyars in the KHL
I don't think it's a lost art at all. the modern NHL runs on getting to the right areas at precisely the right time without the puck. I think you're just thinking too much about the kids you teach and not considering that they aren't NHL-level talents.
I saw him live. He was about to get clocked around centre ice and last second he got out of the way. His speed is unreal.
Lol I got him nice once. Only once tho 😂
@@nickhockey96sure thing pal 👍
I’ll never get tired of watching that backhand no-look pass against the Blackhawks.
Scoring has crept back up. What Sid did in the dead puck era is arguably just as impressive.
Or Peter Forsberg
Also some of the recent great goalies are retired or about to retire.
ok but even using era adjusted points per game mcdavid is still ahead (1.55 vs 1.40)
also art ross doesn't care for scoring creeping up. mcdavid's 5 vs sid's 2 should tell you which one is more impressive. mcdavid clearly stood out more in their respective eras
Crosby > McDoofus
I saw all of Gretzky and Mario’s careers being 51. Mario was the biggest talent ever with best body for dominating. He was injured almost all the time. Still dominating every single game.
A HUGE part of "hockey" is being able to survive the physicality of it. It's integral to the game itself. So, you have to, HAVE to, consider this in deciding who was THE GREATEST player(s). Thus, Mario is down that list.
@@davideaston6944 I'd have to disagree, Mario played after Cancer. Sid after BAD concussions that would have ended a lesser's career. Modern hockey is far less brutal than prior iterations. This was done to allow talent to take the stage and push old school hockey out. Imagine if Modern hockey was implemented in the 70's. How much more Sid or Mario or Gretz could have accomplished; how many more points could have been scored.
@@TheWarawaj "I'd have to disagree, Mario played after Cancer. Sid after BAD concussions that would have ended a lesser's career. "
Sorry, I don't see this as any "counter-point" to what I said, and therefore, what exactly are you disagreeing with?
There are certainly 'outliers' (as there are to ANY circumstance) to the idea that anyone not successfully playing through the physicality of hockey is therefore "not great": a freaking accident (or intentional 'accident', in many cases) like the shortening of Paul Kariya's career, for example, simply falls outside the average understanding and perspective of 'qualitative consideration'. Eric Lindros, as well. (Cancer? That isn't even in the equation regarding the effect of physicality on a player due to the nature of the game... ?? Completely lost as to why you'd bring that even up!). So, again, everyone, generally, is playing in the same game, on the same sheet of ice, against opponents in the same era, and suggesting comparing players playing in different eras is totally misleading and ingenuous as to the nature of qualitative consideration per era. Esposito scored 76 goals in the ERA he played in, while no one else did. Who cares what "the game" was, or what the "physical fitness of the player" was, etc. Espo is one of the greatest to ever play the game, BY COMPARISON to his peers, at WHATEVER the 'state of the game' was at that time; whatever the 'fitness / skill' level of the players was at that time. It is ALWAYS relative. But anyway, there are several reasons your propositions don't hold any weight; but I still don't even see what your premise was, to "counter" my conclusions. Cheers!
Really impressive to see him only step on the gas more as 1, he gets older and 2, players around him are getting better. Not a easy task leading a Canadian team while also being one of the best in the game.
Every game I watch, he does something spectacular. He's just freakisly talented and smart.
Great analysis of such a legend of the modern era of NHL. Watching in the UK 🇬🇧
Want to say how lucky hockey players are nowadays to have this sort of break down to learn from. Thanks!
Tons of very interesting information in this video to study and improve our game, thank you
Great breakdown man! I love it. Didn't realize there were so many finer points his game. This dude is not from this planet!
Wow. That is a damn good breakdown of why McD is so dominant.
Definitely a damn great watch for any less knowledgeable fan.
As a canuck fan, its like getting to watch Bure's first year again
I feel like actual NHL players are taking notes from your video breakdowns!
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Thank you for creating such thorough content. I really enjoy the breakdowns that you do. A suggestion, for a future video, that I'd really like to see, would be how goaltending has changed, past to present. From the stand-up, pad stacking goalies, to the butterfly, the pro-fly, and modern pro-fly hybrids.
technically speaking, we are always witnessing NHL history (troll face)
Toronto fan here, not into hockey much but this video has made me appreciate the sport again.
You put together so many good clips. Great job!
Great video, never seen McDavid's excellence explained so well.
Incredible breakdown! I am the regular hockey fan that enjoys the highlights but when you break down the science like this it is so intresting! New sub!
These are solid breakdowns within his game. Quite interesting where this info could be new to some people. If only mcdavid was better defensively then it'd be even more interesting but his offensive skills surely are off the charts
Great analysis as always!
We're lucky to be able to witness a generational talent like Connor McDavid
A hockey channel that genuinely understands hockey is refreshing
Super Mario had a higher PPG before his first retirement than Wayne.
You’re a Masterful content creator. The breakdown, the music, the editing. Engaging from start to finish. Awesome stuff!
so that's why he lost by 7 goals and put up one measly secondary assist on the powerplay
1/82 games and sheep like you think you're original, they lost so pretty bad games last year too and broke records in points. vegas had some blowouts last year and won the cup ffs. Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt
bait
Brilliant breakdown as usual my friend! Keep it coming.
Him moving the opponent stick with his free hand, as if saying "get this thing out of here" is so cool to watch...
i know highlights are just that, highlights, but i swear to god some of these plays are just so far beyond anyone else its insane
I have never played hockey in my life but it seems fun, so I clicked this video in my recommended and damn this is entertaining to watch.
How many cups has this player won ?
He’s a star amongst stars
What makes mcdavid so much better than the rest is the fact that the guy never looks at the puck NEVER ..not shooting, not passing, not taking the puck. It's brilliant
Wait a D-man scored better than every forward in history except four players? I knew Orr was great, but this is insane!
Orr was basically Makar in his era. He just as easily could have played forward.
Well done. Great breakdown
Great analysis! Earned a new sub ! :)
great vid. as a goalie this is a tough watch, but i’m pretty sure mcdavid couldn’t bury one on me so i’m good
This video was wild! Absolute beauty
The training, goalie positioning, and equipment now are so different from the era when Gretzky and Lemieux played. I can't imagine what McDavid would have done against goalies that don't play in the butterfly (3 gpg?).
jesus dude, you are wicked smart, thanks for this, brilliant!!
Even without a cup he is way above average ,no matter what.I never thought I would see such a raw talent after Crosby era
every game and every moment that goes by we are witnessing history, so yes
The part about McDavid fooling defenders with his eyes and feet is a bit of a stretch. Hockey players are taught at a young age to fool players by looking somewhere where they are not going to pass the puck. Every player in the NHL does this, Hell, anyone hockey player who has played some level of hockey does this.
In 2 on 1 situations, Defenders are taught to ALWAYS take the pass option away and let the goalie have a clean chance at stopping the puck. That's why in all of these replays where your claiming he's "fooling defenders with his eyes and feet". The Defender is trying to take the passing lane away and letting a shooting lane open up so the goalie has a better chance at stopping the puck. He's making textbook hockey decisions that all players are taught, he's the best player in the world after all.
Let’s hope he doesn’t get injured like ovie.
Great breakdown
Crosby was number 2 and 3 for 16 years too. But dropped some in years 17 to 19. offense is the highest its been since Gretzky and Mario's time, so things should stay hot for awhile for him and Austin.
He’s great and all, but is he on a 328 goal pace? I didn’t think so…
As amazing as he is, I do enjoy watching MacKinnon even more.
Just love how he flies on that ice.
Imagine if they were on the same team! 😁
I've watched a lot of your videos now. You should really be teaching or coaching your analysis is amazing.
This is unreal its like he has it down to a science he has perfected his shots
It’s crazy how we take these boys for granted until they retire
Such a good analysis.
McDavid always reminds me of Obi-Wan Kenobi... he just has that look and mannerisms
Obi Wan is not a loser.
Averaging 1.5 points per game. Before Leumeux an Gretzky it was also unheard-of. Leumeux at first retirement an when he went into the hall of fame was quite a bit higher. Over 2 pts per game. He was still great after his return but pts per game went down enough to drop below Gretzky.
His speed is what truly separates him from his peers (pardon the pun). The other elite players can do what he does on a skill based level, but they don't have his speed which is the what pushes him clearly ahead regarding offensive talent.
Mcdavids issues:
1- he’s still young, let’s see if he can stay healthy and productive
2- he’s not single, women can ruin pro athletes.
3 - he plays for the oilers, RIP buddy
Ovi is amazing to watch because he is so good at his thing, but, like this vid said, McDavid is the complete package. The moment after McD has beaten the defender, and he is attacking the net, THAT is where McD is truly a freak. He can execute at such high speed, like nobody else can. That chip shot and phone booth tactical stick work with a defender chopping him at top speed is insanity. Sometimes he even changes direction a 3rd or 4th time after the goalie has already changed out of his jock and gone home. McDavid finishes. I have seen a lot of great players that just don't finish like he does. It's those impossible plays he actually executes that increases his aura, which draws me in that much closer when he's entering the zone. EK65 had a crazy long leash on San Jose last season, which was fun to watch, but nobody consistently subverts expectations like McDavid. I watch McDavid, thinking, "This guy could maybe score here..." when no other player would in that situation, which is why he is so great and I'm glad we have him in the league.
The ppg stat has other dimensions that are never discussed.
I honestly don't think it's a debate that he's the most skilled player ever. Even Gretzky has said that. As an oilers fan I hope he gets the cup with us that he and draisatl deserve
The teams come a long way, I'm proud of the guys and it would be amazing if we were the ones to bring the cup back to Canada 🍁🤞
idk why people like to argue over good players in any sport, like just enjoy watching them and be happy that they make the game more fun to watch
Because my favorite is always better than your favorite that's why haha
@@The_Bad_Guy. noted👍
The fact you have 8 minutes straight of McDavid just torching the league says enough. Not many guys you could have over a minute of footage like this
McDavid is so good he could do this INSPITE of woodcroft's new stifling neutral zone system.
Hey Hockeypsych ... make a video on Pavel Bure. I feel like he is a somewhat forgotten player and needs some love from this channel.
Another well done video! Man, HP, you are bringing it and providing amazing content! Thank you! One thing I really enjoy is you don't feel the need to beg for likes/subs at the beginning of your videos, but instead let your quality product earn you the honest dedicated fan base. On to Connor, one thing I wonder about is like many GOATs in other sports who started off putting up huge personal numbers, but realized they need to tweak their game to make the team better and thus increase their chances at championships(like Jordan focusing on defense/assists and not just his scoring). I wonder if it applies to hockey? Scoring is so much more important in hockey, hard to argue that McDavid should try and score less. But I do think he needs to start winning Cups to continue to be talked about with NHL royalty.
I also wonder if health, specifically his knees, will be more likely to have problems as he gets older because of his tremendous speed and his body type? Even from watching your clips, he puts a ton of torque on his legs/joints. I just want to see this rare talent reach his full potential. The game really needs elite stars to help the game garner interest from more casual fans.
There is one way that you can technically beat McDavid- by keeping him pinned in the defensive zone. If McDavid had elite defenseman to back him up, he might be on pace with Gretzky & Lemieux. (Edit: he IS on pace with gretzky & Lemieux)
It happens with Edmontons D excelling at giving the puck away and Nurse always being out of position
@@BOG0690 that’s what a lot of casual hockey fans misunderstand. Good defenseman aren’t just about defense. Responsible puck management & quick transitions by D is the backbone to any good offense.
@@abrahamben-dayan9843
Whoever Nurse pairs up with, that other defenseman needs to recognize that Nurse will most likely jump up in the fray and leave that defenseman to cover the back end - both positions - all by himself. Teams that can see this exploit it with a fast break and a long pass. Edmonton's goaltenders aren't meant to be constantly dealing with odd man rushes
excellent video dude.
Hard to compare point per game different players from different teams, even worse if it is different era. Point per game depend so much about how good are your teammates and also about the game style of your team, if defense if priority this could change a lot results.
He's unreal offensively. His numbers will probably need to drop for him to start winning tho
With a face only a mother could love
His numbers might not say so yet but McDavid is hands down the best player to play the game. I grew up watching Gretzky, he was great but it wasn't the same game back then. Head to head in their prime, Gretzky Vs McDavid, McDavid wins hands down. Bedard will be good but McDavid's speed and size make him amazing.
You are funny.
the guy who can't win a cup wins? cool story bro🤣🤣
@@bryanwouters443Yeah bro cus 1 man can win a cup
Is mccrybaby still weeping over the Canucks 1st line PP and removing Demko in the 3rd period? Does he need a tissue?
McDavid represents everything that makes hockey so fun and thrilling to watch. Quick, clever, unpredictable, and overall just so much raw talent. Being able to tell people “I saw McDavid play in person” is basically the same as saying “I got a copy of the Bible signed by Jesus himself”
Imagine Connor of today playing on the Oilers of the 80's..
5:06 "and then throwing it up high or banking it off their head." Made me laugh so hard with the purely dry, analytical tone. But great analysis video.
I'm a lifetime Edmontonian who doesn't like hockey and is starting to learn about mcdavid at age 31 in 2023. AMA
gotta love how the oilers use mcdavid as a crutch while the rest of the team does just about fuckall :)
Curious to see if he's still this dominant when he's in his 30s and starts to slow-down OR the next generation comes-in having watched him skate and learned how to copy it. Crosby is still an elite player even though he's at the back-end of his career, same with Ovie. So far, I don't see any reason he won't.
4:15 that graph says it all.
Watch Bedard do it this year.
I remember watching Darryl Sittler collect 10 points in one game
Also McDavid is playing on a different league with more protection than Gretzky or Lemeiux. And even early Crosby, 18 years ago.
After eight seasons, Gretzky's career PPG was at 2.41.
Take it easy. We are trying to compile some mcdavid best ever propaganda here
I think longevity is actually going to help McDavid catch some of gretzky’s numbers.
With the level that physical training and nutrition is at now, I think McDavid’s peak will last longer. If he’s lucky and can avoid any debilitating injuries, he should be able to get pretty darn close to 2000 points
It’s like you guys literally watched none of the video at all
I’m definitely not disagreeing with the McD analogy. I’m a HUGE McD fan! However…McD is in his prime. All of the other legends played with serious injuries or their numbers declined with age. Crosby missed almost 200 games in what should have been his absolute prime and were also seasons where he was on the same numbers pace as McD. We’ll see where McD is after about 1000 games and later. Until then…McD I believe is unbelievable to watch.
Yeah his PPG will drop with age. Sid was at 1.42 PPG during his prime
Cool video. Thanks man
Nice work
All McDavid needs to do to truly achieve G.O.A.T status is for the Oilers to win the Conference final and go on to win the Cup. The early projections is a potential Oilers vs Leafs final which will never happen, but it would be wild to see.
great video!
Makes me wonder how a stand up goalie would do today. Narrower stance, using their stick and skates more to make saves and moving with the puck instead of always dropping down
Great video. All of this was said about Crosby, Malkin,Ovy,before them Jagr.Never be 200 point seasons or gretzky or Mario
The key detail you're missing that after his first eight years with the Oilers Gretzky's PPG was 2.45. That's a point per game difference with McDavid. The career average presented here for Gretzky includes his past prime years which of course brought down his average. The same goes for Lemieux. As great as McDavid is and obviously much better than his contemporaries he is no where near the Gretzky, Lemiuex category. He'd need to go on a run of five more seasons like he just had to even be considered in the conversation.
Agreed. Mcdavid is great no doubt. Maybe the best ever outside of Lemieux and Gretzky. But those 2 put up insane numbers and did it for basically their entire careers. I don't think anyone will ever be in their class.
Gretzky and Lemieux are WAY better than McJesus. Not in the same class at all.
Gretz Mario and the older guys did it in the clutch, grab, and heavy hitting era
Good Vid, although hard to watch with over explaining and examining basic moves to be something spectacular and well thought through. Players just do these moves without thinking, it’s basics of hockey
Can we get a team that’s more than just Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl though? Maybe good defence, good goalies too?
Great video
McDavid is the best athlete on the planet right now. Take someone to a live game seated at center ice and elevated for full view and it won't take long for that person to immediately realize what they are witnessing. That person will soon ask...who is that guy? Knowing when asking that question the answer already...he is the best. Overall movement, vision, skill and execution is one of a kind.